Nubia Z50S Pro vs Poco X8 Pro Max

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $662 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 37/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5100).

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro by 25 points (62/100 vs 37/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 27
Value for money 78
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 218g vs 228g
  • Cheaper: $469 vs $662

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (27/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better value for money (78/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (62/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (27/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).

Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Poco X8 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 2629444
Geekbench Single 3228
Geekbench Multi 9553
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 8500 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 228 g 218 g
Price $662 $469
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469

Price difference: $193. Poco X8 Pro Max is cheaper by $193.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (65/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (51/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (77/100 vs 54/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (27/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro by 25 points (62/100 vs 37/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.